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Washington State University

From the moment you arrive on the campus of Washington State, you sense that the university is a “tight-knit community.” In turn, this helps to foster a “friendly atmosphere” and “great spirit,” both of which permeate the school. As one happy undergrad shares, “Washington State University became part of my family once I [set] foot on this campus. Every staff member is so nice and very welcoming. It is home away from home.” Another student quickly adds, “I felt like WSU wanted me to attend their school. They called, they encouraged, they gave information, and checked frequently about any questions I had.”

Overview

GPA Breakdown

Test Scores

SAT Reading

450 - 570

SAT Math

460 - 580

ACT Composite

19 - 25

Other Admission Factors

Academic

Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores

Overall

From the moment you arrive on the campus of Washington State, you sense that the university is a “tight-knit community.” In turn, this helps to foster a “friendly atmosphere” and “great spirit,” both of which permeate the school. As one happy undergrad shares, “Washington State University became part of my family once I [set] foot on this campus. Every staff member is so nice and very welcoming. It is home away from home.” Another student quickly adds, “I felt like WSU wanted me to attend their school. They called, they encouraged, they gave information, and checked frequently about any questions I had.” Academically, Washington State excels in the sciences, especially with their preveterinary and animal sciences programs. Undergrads also like to highlight the fantastic communications department. When it comes to professors, WSU students think theirs are top-notch. Indeed, many find their teachers to be “passionate about their material and eager to pass on their knowledge to students.” Moreover, they “treat students respectfully, avoid condescension, and create an environment where students are able to learn not just ‘what’ but ’how.’” Another aspect undergrads appreciate is that their professors really “try [and] make you think outside the box.” Perhaps most important, they are “incredibly friendly and accessible.” As one relieved student shares, “There was never a point when I felt I could not go to a professor for additional help.” A fellow undergrad succinctly states, “WSU is a place where you can live, laugh, and learn alongside some the best faculty and students in the world.”

Overall

When asked to describe their peers, undoubtedly the first word that comes to mind for most WSU students is “friendly.” Indeed, these “easygoing” undergrads strive to cultivate a campus where “everyone is welcome.” Perhaps it’s easy to do that given that “there’s no ‘typical’ student” here. One undergrad expounds, “The thing about WSU is that there is a niche for everyone—seriously. I was [pleasantly] surprised by how many international students [are here.] [What’s more,] there are people from all different sexual orientations, backgrounds, and ethnicities.” A fellow student continues, “You are bound to find groups of people that you fit in with, whether its long boarding, going to church, academic clubs, charity groups, Greek community, and the list goes on. WSU facilitates a greatly diverse community and provides excellent support to anyone who seeks it.”

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment

23,070

Out of State

8%

International

5%

Foreign Countries Represented

96

Demographics

5.53%

Asian

3.46%

African-American

11.09%

Hispanic

69.46%

Caucasian

2.22%

Unknown

4.56%

International

51%female

49%male

8%are out of state

88%are full time

12%are part time

Overview

Life at Washington State moves at a frenzied pace. Indeed, “every weekend there is a free movie at our Student Union building. On campus there [are] always advertisements for fun events put on by various clubs. The Student Entertainment Board brings in comedians and musicians for low costs. There are also often educational and interesting lectures by accomplished professors or outside people. Many residence halls have board games for the residents to use as well as at least one TV lounge and often a pool table.” Moreover, Cougar spirit is alive and well in this student body, and many undergrads love to go out and root for various WSU sports teams. “Football Saturdays are a campus wide event. There is nothing quite like freezing your butt off watching your team, good or not. There are also Beasley Coliseum to watch basketball and Bohler Gym to watch volleyball.” Certainly, it’s an active campus in general. As one undergrad shares, “The Student Recreation Center or rec is superb and many people can be seen there on a daily basis not only to work out but also to attend fitness classes.” In addition, “there are [plenty of] intramural and club sports…that students can be a part of.” Further, “when the weather is nice, outdoor activities are really popular: Eco-Adventure trips with the Outdoor Recreation Center…the Pullman-Moscow bike trail, a trip to the dunes or the cliffs, or just lying in the grass outside Thompson Hall!”

Campus Security Report

The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.

The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: http://ope.ed.gov/security

Admissions Office Contact

Contact

Wendy Peterson
Director of Admissions

Address

Office of AdmissionsPO Box 641067Pullman, WA 99164-1067

Phone

509-335-5586

Email

admissions@wsu.edu

Experience College Life

Most Popular Places On Campus

Compton Union Building (CUB)Terrell Friendship MallStudent Recreation CenterBeasley Performing Arts ColiseumMartin StadiumThe newly renovated CUB stands at the heart of student leadership, engagement, and culture on campus. It is home to offices for student government and many student services. The building houses a selection of food vendors, the campus bookstore, banks, and a post office. Both wired and wireless Internet services serve students and faculty. Ballrooms, meeting rooms, and a surround-sound auditorium host a variety of events. A passage through the CUB gives students 24-hour access to the library.
The whole student body comes together on Glenn Terrell Friendship Mall. Located at the heart of campus, the Mall is where culture, ideas, and lively dialogue are exchanged daily. It is the site of many outdoor events, including frequent live performances by student musicians. Students gather here as they walk to and from the library, the Compton Union Building (student union), and academic buildings, often staking out favorite spots to talk, relax, study, or catch a bite to eat.
The 160,000-square-foot Student Recreation Center features the largest student weight and cardio center in the country, basketball and volleyball courts, indoor soccer, a four-lane indoor track, racquetball and squash courts, roller hockey, badminton, and much more. Swimmers enjoy the five-lane lap pool, leisure pool, and 53-person spa.
Big crowds pack Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum for Pac-10 Cougar men's and women's basketball games and for big name entertainment for Dad's and Mom's Weekends. WSU students turn out for entertainment as varied as pop music concerts ballet, and wresting.
Located in the center of campus, Martin Stadium is home to the Pac-10 Cougars. Recent stadium renovations include a north-side concourse, additional concession and restroom areas, and a state-of-the-art scoreboard. Still to come are the addition of more seats and premium seating, slated for completion by fall of 2012.

Campus Tours

Appointment Required: No
Dates: Year-round
Times: 9:00am or 1:00pm, and by appt.
Average Length: Varies

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews

No

Information Sessions

Not Available

Times

Faculty and Coach Visits

Dates/Times Available

Year-round

Arrangements

Contact Coach Directly

Advance Notice

1 week

Contact Email Address for Visit

www.wsucougars.com

Class Visits

Dates/Times Available

Year-round

Arrangements

http://futurestudents.wsu.edu/visits/welcome.aspx

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays

Available

Arrangements

Other

Transportation

Types of Transportation Available to Campus

Bus and taxi transportation is available throughout town and campus. The Pullman-Moscow airport is just two miles from campus.

Driving Instructions to Campus

Visit http://about.wsu.edu/about/travel.aspx for maps and driving directions from your unique starting point.
From Seattle: Travel east on Interstate-90 over Snoqualmie Pass to Vantage. Cross the bridge over the Columbia River and take exit #137 to Highway 26. Take Highway 26 approx. 130 miles to Colfax. At Colfax, turn right onto Main St. (Highway 195). Continue on Highway 195 to Pullman. Turn left at signs to Pullman, and then right on Davis Way (Highway 270). Follow Davis Way until it intersects with N. Grand Ave. in downtown Pullman.
From Spokane take Interstate 90 to Colfax/Pullman exit (#279) to highway 195. Take 195 south through Colfax to Pullman. Turn left at the Pullman exit then right onto highway 270 (Davis Way). Follow 270 to N. Grand Avenue in downtown Pullman.